Source: European Parliament
The Commission is not aware of the data published by the United Kingdom (UK) Health Security Agency. The UK is no longer a member of the European Union, and matters related to public health in the UK fall under the responsibility of the UK Government.
The Commission does not have evidence to suggest that the rise in human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) diagnoses in the UK is directly linked to migration or the EU’s migration policies.
The Commission supports partner countries in strengthening different aspects of their health systems, including activities that support the prevention and treatment of HIV in countries outside the EU.
Specific needs are identified together with the concerned countries. The Commission also supports the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
The Global Fund works in more than 100 countries, contributing to the prevention and control of the three diseases. Since its creation in 2002, it has contributed to saving 65 million lives.
In 2023 alone, the Global Fund contributed to keeping 25 million people on antiretroviral therapy for HIV. This not only keeps people affected by the disease alive; it also helps reduce transmission of HIV.